Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

I welcome the opportunity to debate this issue and I am particularly pleased that such a distinguished Government Deputy has also seen fit to raise it. Deputy O'Rourke is a former Minister for Education and Leader of the Seanad. I am also grateful that the Minister is present. I congratulate Deputy O'Rourke on regaining her seat in the House and I also congratulate the Minister on retaining her portfolio.

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